Data Privacy & Governance Consultant

About Persistent

We are an AI-led platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate whats next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptors mindset commitment to client success and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation leadership and inclusion. We reported $1654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27500global team members located in 18 countries have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been recognized as theFastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in theEverest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK MatrixAssessment 2026andSoftware Product Engineering PEAK MatrixAssessment 2026.

About Position:

We are looking for a Digital Trust Consultant to support organizations in building and strengthening privacy compliance governance and AI governance programs. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with privacy management platforms such as OneTrust TrustArc and BigID along with a strong understanding of global privacy regulations and governance this role you will help clients implement privacy technologies conduct compliance assessments manage privacy operations support data governance initiatives and establish controls that align with regulatory and business requirements. You will collaborate with legal security risk engineering and business stakeholders to deliver effective Digital Trust solutions.

• Role: Data Privacy & Governance Consultant
• Location: Mumbai
• Experience: 2 to 5 Years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What Youll Do:

• Conduct privacy compliance and AI governance assessments aligned with regulations such as GDPR DPDPA CCPA and emerging global privacy frameworks.
• Support implementation configuration and administration of privacy management platforms including OneTrust TrustArc and BigID.
• Perform data discovery classification inventory management and data mapping activities.
• Maintain Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) and support privacy documentation initiatives.
• Manage consent management cookie compliance and user preference management processes.
• Support Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) workflows and privacy rights management activities.
• Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) Privacy Impact Assessments and AI Impact Assessments.
• Support Privacy by Design (PbD) reviews across applications cloud environments and business processes.
• Execute vendor risk assessments and third-party privacy reviews.
• Identify privacy and compliance risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Assist in developing privacy policies governance standards procedures and compliance frameworks.
• Collaborate with legal security risk engineering and business teams to establish governance controls.
• Support AI governance initiatives related to Responsible AI model governance and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare reports dashboards compliance documentation and audit artifacts.
• Participate in client workshops assessments training sessions and governance reviews.

Expertise Youll Bring:

• 2-5 years of experience in Data Privacy Digital Trust Compliance Data Governance or GRC domains.
• Hands-on experience with OneTrust TrustArc BigID or similar privacy management platforms.
• Strong understanding of data privacy regulations including GDPR DPDPA CCPA and related regulatory frameworks.
• Experience conducting privacy assessments and compliance reviews.
• Knowledge of data discovery data classification data inventory and data governance programs.
• Experience managing consent management and privacy operations processes.
• Hands-on experience with DSAR workflows and Records of Processing Activities (RoPA).
• Understanding of Privacy by Design principles and privacy risk management practices.
• Experience performing DPIAs and other privacy impact assessments.
• Knowledge of Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) principles and compliance monitoring.
• Understanding of vendor risk management and third-party assessments.
• Familiarity with Responsible AI AI Governance model risk management and AI compliance requirements.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into business and technology controls.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and risk assessment capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and client teams.
• Strong documentation presentation and reporting skills.
• High attention to detail professionalism and integrity.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties flexible work hours and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life personal accident and Mediclaim hospitalization for self spouse two children and parents

Values-Driven People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals including those with disabilities and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

Lets unleash your full potential at Persistent- is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.